martel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hammer, especially a war hammer.
verb
  1. To strike a blow with, or as with, a hammer.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑːtəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-martel.wav

Word forms

martel martels marteling martelling marteled martelled

Etymology

From Middle English martel, from Old French martel m (modern French marteau m), from Late Latin martellus m, from Latin martulus m, a variant of marculus m (“small hammer”).

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